Introduction Contained herein are plans for the construction of a basic single-shot pistol of a typical patent handmade by underground gunsmiths in parts of Pakistan and India. The rugged nature of this particular design lends itself for construction as either a pistol, shotgun or rifle with a wide range of cartridge chamberings being suitable.
For legal reasons the demonstration example pictured was built as a non-firing replica paper-weight. It contains a blocked and destroyed dummy barrel and no provisions for a firing pin. This document is purely for academic study purposes only. Useful tools Hacksaw Hand files Angle grinder (optional for cutting) Welder Hand drill or drill-press
Materials 14 gauge (2mm) mild steel sheet 12mm wide, 3mm thick mild steel strap 1/4” (6mm) or 12mm mild steel plate 5/8” (16mm) mild steel bar If a welder is unavailable, the general design can be adapted for construction using pins or brazing. It is however worth noting that a mini arc welder can be purchased via the internet for as little as $60 or found for less than half that price at a local flea market or swap meet.
Plans All pages included should be printed out on 8.5 x 11 US letter paper. Each component template is drawn to scale and can be cut out and glued to their respective thickness of material or used as reference for measurements. Make sure the ruler at the bottom left of each sheet is 2 inches in length. Alternatively, take a screen-shot and enlarge the plans using a computer program until the ruler is the correct length, then trace the parts needed onto a sheet of paper taped over your computer's screen.
